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Fostering a sense of belonging in early childhood is crucial for the holistic development and wellbeing of young children. This set, comprised of two beautifully illustrated story books and an accompanying practical resource book, is for use with children aged 4-8 to help build strong connections and a sense of belonging.
List of contents
Mia Belongs Here is a story book introducing five characters: Mia, Ying, Zainab, Dom and Willow. Each character shows how they know they belong through their different senses.
School is Where We All Belong is a story book that helps to develop a sense of belonging in children, particularly at school. It narrates the different ways by which five characters identify their feelings of belonging to school through the five senses (hearing, touch, smell, taste and sight).
Conceptual PlayWorlds for Belonging is a companion practical resource book for use with children aged 4-8 to help build strong connections and a sense of belonging.
About the author
Kelly-Ann Allen is an associate professor, educational and developmental psychologist, and belonging researcher at Monash University. You can find Kelly-Ann on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @drkellyallen. Resources for wellbeing and belonging can be found at www.drkellyallen.com.
Marilyn Fleer is an Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow and holds the foundation chair in early childhood education and development at Monash University. She researches in the areas of early childhood science, engineering, and technologies with particular attention on digital visual methodology framed through cultural-historical theory. @MarilynFleer is on Twitter and Facebook.
Lara McKinley is an award-winning content producer and communications manager at Monash University. She partners with researchers to translate their work to maximise engagement and impact. You can find Lara online on Twitter @Lara_McKinley and LinkedIn and via her website, www.laramckinley.com.
Michael Wagner is the author of over 90 books for children including the CBCA Honor book Dirt by Sea and the YABBA, KOALA and KROC Awards shortlisted, So Wrong series. He worked for ten years as radio broadcaster with the ABC and has written and produced award-winning animation for television.
Kathryn Kallady is an educational and developmental psychologist and illustrator. You can find Kathryn on Instagram: @psych.babble.bobble, Cara: @psykallady and Linked In. You can review her work via her website: www.psykallady.com
Summary
Fostering a sense of belonging in early childhood is crucial for the holistic development and wellbeing of young children. This set, comprised of two beautifully illustrated story books and an accompanying practical resource book, is for use with children aged 4-8 to help build strong connections and a sense of belonging.
